Imphal: A bus was destroyed and roads were blocked at different areas in Imphal as fresh protests against the Manipur Government's decision to withdraw the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from Imphal municipal area erupted today (Aug 13, 2004).

Official sources said hundreds of agitationists demanding full withdrawal of the Act from the State pelted stones and destroyed a bus at Singjamei area at about 7.30 hrs (IST).

Agitationists also blocked the roads at some places, including Singjamei by setting afire tyres, placing heavy wood pieces and other materials.

Functioning of Government offices continued to be affected in the civil disobedience movement that entered its fifth day today, the sources said.